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3.1-magnitude quake reported in Coffeeville, Ala.



By AP
16 May 2008 @ 05:49 pm EST

COFFEEVILLE, Ala. - The southwest Alabama town of Coffeeville has been shaken by a small earthquake.

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The U.S. Geological Survey says the 3.1-magnitude quake struck about 1:39 p.m. Friday in the rural area about 75 miles north of Mobile.

The quake was slight and many people didn't feel it. Coffeeville Police Chief Clint Harrel says it lasted longer than a minute, and some people reported furniture being knocked over.

There are no reports of injuries or significant damage.

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